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202490 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Gender Equality

Bread & Roses

202490 minPG-13documentary

6.5/ 10(16 ratings)• TMDB

Women in Kabul confront severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban, fighting for their rights and lives in a society that seeks to silence them.

“A fight for women's rights after the Taliban's resurgence in Kabul.”

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Women in Kabul confront severe restrictions imposed by the Taliban, fighting for their rights and lives in a society that seeks to silence them.

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Sahra Manidirector

Khosraw Maniwriter

Malala Yousafzai

Malala Yousafzaicast

Jennifer Lawrence

Jennifer Lawrencecast

Farhad Khosravicast

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Women in Kabul confront the Taliban's strict rule in 2024. They resist severe restrictions on their rights and fight for their freedoms. Personal stories reveal their struggles under an oppressive regime. Collective action highlights efforts for gender equality and human rights. Directed by Sahra Mani, Bread & Roses presents the urgent circumstances faced by these women in Afghanistan. The documentary runs for 90 minutes and is produced in the U.S., featuring dialogue in Pushto.

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